On Tuesday night, Shyni Varghese, Manoj Varghese, and their daughter, Carol Varghese, appeared before the Coppell City Council to bring attention to the repeated vandalism and harassment they have faced in recent months.
According to Shyni Varghese, the incidents began in November. A group of teenage boys has repeatedly rung their doorbell, banged on their door and called them racial slurs. On Feb. 1, the situation escalated when the boys threw an object at the front door, breaking it.
The five individuals have been identified by Coppell Police.
“We’ve been harassed and we are just living in fear,” Shyni Varghese said.
Carol Varghese added that even prior to these incidents, the family had found that the tires on two of their cars had been slashed in October. In response, she has shared her family’s experiences on Nextdoor and Facebook, prompting other residents to come forward and share their own security camera footage with the same individuals.
“I really do think that maybe there could be a partnership with CISD and officers sharing the message about what vandalism looks like, what harassment looks like, and the consequences,” Carol Varghese said.
Council member Biju Mathew expressed concern over the issue and offered reassurance to the family and the people of Coppell.
“Those born here, those who moved from other cities and states, and those from around the world seeking a great quality of life, great education for kids, safety and security for their family – no matter what one’s background, everyone is welcome in [Coppell],” Matthew said.
In other news, the council mentioned some upcoming community events aimed to bring residents together.
The 2025 Tri-City Neighborhood Summit is Saturday from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Flower Mound Senior Center. This is hosted by the City of Coppell, the Town of Flower Mound and the City of Lewisville and will feature a variety of informative sessions presented by local leaders and industry professionals.
The Coppell Chamber of Commerce is hosting its annual Awards and Community Gala on Saturday, from 6-10p.m. at the Embassy Suites in Grapevine. The event’s theme is Midnight Masquerade.
The Chamber of Commerce is also hosting the annual Mayor’s Luncheon on Feb. 25 at the Coppell Arts Center. This year, it will be a live Q&A style presentation between Mayor Wes Mays and City Manager Mike Land, rather than a video like previous years. The event will provide an opportunity to hear about the city’s current economic landscape, upcoming initiatives, and vision for the business community.
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